Laptop Overheating too much

Why is my laptop consistently over heating? How do I stop this from happening?

Hi caranetta:
Thank you for your inquiry.
I understand that your computer is overheating.
Overheating is usually caused by decreased air flow which does not allow it to cool properly as well as other issues
I am sending you a link to a You Tube Video on "How to service HP DV7 for overheating" that I think you might find informative. click here.
This is not a HP recommended video.
There are many more videos on the computer overheating if you would like to check it out.
It that is not the issue please reply back for further assistance.
Sparkles1
I work on behalf of HP
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Report generated November 14, 2014 12:19:02 PM PST
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FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.223 - SDK 10.6 Support
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googletalkbrowserplugin: Version: 5.38.6.0 - SDK 10.8 Support
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.20125.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
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iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.8
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Avid CoreAudio: Version: 10.3.7.296 - SDK 10.6 Support
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DigidesignMbox2 Support
EyeConnect
Flash Player Support
Growl Support
SwitchResX Support
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Esli's G-DRIVE Mini [Local]
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Total number of backups: 0
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Last backup: -
Size of backup disk: Excellent
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      6% Google Chrome
      2% hidd
      2% WindowServer
      1% activitymonitord
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
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116 MB mds
90 MB Finder
79 MB Google Chrome Helper
47 MB WindowServer
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763 MB Inactive RAM
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Hello,
I've noticed under my Activity Monitor that Karnel_Task is taking too much "real memory".
Also, I just bought a new battery because the original that came with my computer was dying too fast.
Well, this new one lasts just a little longer. I believe that is something else that is eating up the battery.
I have a Macbook Pro 13' early 2011.
4 GB at the Moment.
Running Mountain Lion.
Processor 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5
Memory 4 GB 1333 MHz DDR3
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 3000 384 MB
Serial Number C17F4LJHDH2G
Software OS X 10.8.5 (12F45)
Here is my Etre Check as well. I need help figuring out what is wrong with my laptop and what to do to fix it please.
Problem description:
Karnel_Task taking a lot of Real Memory.
Battery doesn’t last long.
EtreCheck version: 2.0.11 (98)
Report generated November 14, 2014 12:19:02 PM PST
Hardware Information: ℹ️
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011) (Verified)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,1
1 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2-core
4 GB RAM
BANK 0/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 384 MB
Color LCD 1280 x 800
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.8.5 (12F45) - Uptime: 12 days 12:24:55
Disk Information: ℹ️
Hitachi HTS545032B9A302 disk0 : (320.07 GB)
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
disk0s1 (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 319.21 GB (229.85 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
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Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
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Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
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[loaded] com.serato.usb.kext (2.3.0) Support
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DigidesignLoader: Path: /Library/StartupItems/DigidesignLoader
EyeConnect: Path: /Library/StartupItems/EyeConnect
Startup items are obsolete and will not work in future versions of OS X
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IPod Touch drawing too much power--disabling USB ports

Hi there,
I have a brand new Macbook, just picked it up less than a week ago. I've been hooking up my 2nd gen iPod touch to it for a while without any problems, but suddenly I started to get an error message every time I plug it into my USB port:
"*Because a USB device was drawing too much power from your computer, one or more of your USB devices have been disabled.* To prevent damaging your computer, the USB device drawing too much power has been disabled. Other devices may also have been disabled. When you disconnect the device drawing too much power, your other USB devices will be enabled again."
I've been looking all over the internet for a solution to this and I can't find a thing--it's really frustrating since this laptop's brand new and I have no other way of charging my iPod.
My laptop is plugged in while I'm doing this. The error message is instant--it seems to pop up before I've even inserted the USB cable all the way. Also, for what it's worth, I just did a test and I get the error message just by plugging the USB in, even if it's completely unattached to anything.
Thanks, looking forward to a solution.
Message was edited by: stenzelwa
Message was edited by: stenzelwa

Had the same where as soon as i Plug my iPhone into the USB Port on my 2009 "Macbook Pro"
"Because a USB device was drawing too much power from your computer, one or more of your USB devices have been disabled. To prevent damaging your computer, the USB device drawing too much power has been disabled. Other devices may also have been disabled. When you disconnect the device drawing too much power, your other USB devices will be enabled again."
(This is a Simple Fix)
Just Change the USB Cable.
I Just Happened to have a New USB/iPod/iPhone Cable Laying Around, so i Connected it and "Voila" everything was back to Normal.

27" LED display drawing too much USB power?

I'm having the infamous "USB device is drawing too much power" issue, but in my case it's a little different. Whenever I plugin the USB cord from my 27" LED display to the MacBook, it results in the above error (too much power, USB is disabled).
I've narrowed down the following:
1. Happens on two different MacBook Pros.
2. Happens when LED display is powered from different outlets.
3. It seems 2 of the 3 USB ports on the back of the display are not working.
This started happening after I moved about a month ago and reconnected everything, including a USB Hub I was using previously. I also have a SD card reader, all of which was plugged in and ready to go. When I powered up everything, the lights on the Card Reader and USB were actually pulsing, which didn't look right so I immediately powered everything down. Checked all connections and tried again. Same thing happened, so I unplugged the card reader and USB hub.
At this point, I had my keyboard plugged into the monitor which is how it was prior (before my move). I powered up everything again and while waiting for the keyboard to come on (the keys are illuminated), I noticed it was actually VERY hot - the underside of the keyboard. So I unplugged it and had a little bit of a sonofa***** moment. The keyboard seemed fried. It wouldn't come on for anything, so I went and bought a new one.
Soon as I get home, I plugged the new keyboard directly into the laptop and ignored the external LED display. Everything seemed to work fine, so I tried plugging the external monitor in, but soon as I connected the USB cord... this error pops up every single time.
Is this a USB cord issue (on the LED display) or what? I'm at a loss of what could have happened, since when I moved everything was transported very carefully. The LED display was even in it's original retail box, so nothing was damaged in the move, USB cord included.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. I know ultimately I may need to bring it in for repair (still within warranty as I purchased the display in May 2011)... but I'm trying this first incase anyone has any ideas that could help me avoid that hassle.

Smc reset sometimes addresses some power issues.
It is possible that when that first keyboard failed when plugged into the back of the display it somehow damaged the display usb ports.
If you are under warrantee, take it to apple and let them deal with it.

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